Med Surg Telemetry RN
Parkersburg, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring strip-reading proficiency and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Acute care telemetry unit with 43 semi-private beds, including 9-10 private rooms
• Average patient ratio of 1:5, flexing up to 1:6
• Common diagnoses include post heart caths, TR bands, CHF, COPD, post pacers, medical management, and arrhythmia patients awaiting CABG consult
• RNs titrate Heparin and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; Cardizem and Amiodarone are not titrated
• Unit serves as the central monitor station for the entire North Tower, with monitor techs present but RNs still required to read strips
• Occasional use of High Flow oxygen in certain rooms; Bipap/Cpap used for supportive therapy only
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730) with self-scheduling and block scheduling accommodated when unit needs are met
• Every other weekend required for travelers; night weekend shifts cover Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon
• Rare call or standby requirements possible, outlined in contract
• Floating required within skillset, including occasional ICU and Stepdown coverage
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be able to independently read telemetry strips
• Comfortable managing cardiac telemetry patient population
• Must be able to perform EKGs when PCT is unavailable
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for own admissions and discharges, averaging 8-12 of each per day
• Fast-paced unit with strong team culture and willingness to assist colleagues
• Charge Nurse coverage 24/7; night charge always carries a patient assignment, though travelers comfortable with charge duties may be considered
• PCTs support the unit with ADLs, FSBS, and EKGs, with ratios flexing up to 1:12-18 depending on staffing
• Unit orientation includes 1 day of computer training followed by 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor
• Unit frequently trains new graduates and is supportive of less experienced staff
• Scrub color is royal blue; scrub jackets optional but must be official scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Previous WVU Medicine travelers must have a 2-year break before reapplying, and cumulative assignments cannot exceed one year without a 2-year break
• Former perm staff are not eligible to return as travelers